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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.81, 537.93 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.81, 537.93 and 215.15 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.81 : 537.93 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.81/537.93 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.81x = 537.93 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.81x = 115,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,735.64/389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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